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Anduril Industries

Chief Engineer, Radar

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$219K - $290K/yr

Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... airborne radars or other RF sensors * Demonstrated understanding of radar system design * Deep ...

Anduril Industries

Chief Engineer, Radar

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$253K - $336K/yr

Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns ... airborne radars or other RF sensors * Demonstrated understanding of radar system design * Deep ...

CHAOS Industries

Radar Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

... operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving ... Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.) * Experience ...

CHAOS Industries

Radar Software Engineer

Hawthorne, CA

$120K - $170K/yr

... operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving ... Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.) * Experience ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for airborne radar operator in the United States is $24.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an airborne radar operator?

An Airborne Radar Operator is responsible for monitoring and interpreting radar systems on aircraft to detect, track, and analyze objects, weather patterns, or potential threats. They work in military, law enforcement, or civilian aviation settings to support missions such as surveillance, reconnaissance, and search-and-rescue operations. Their duties include operating radar equipment, analyzing radar data, and communicating findings to the flight crew or command centers. This role requires specialized training, strong situational awareness, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

What does an airborne radar operator do?

A typical workday for an Airborne Radar Operator involves operating radar and surveillance equipment onboard aircraft, monitoring airspace or ground activity, and communicating critical findings to pilots and mission teams. Operators analyze real-time radar data, coordinate with aircrew, and may participate in pre-flight briefings and post-mission debriefs. The role demands close collaboration with both flight and mission personnel, often during long or irregular hours, depending on operations. This environment is dynamic and requires adaptability as missions and assignments may frequently change on short notice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an airborne radar operator?

To thrive as an Airborne Radar Operator, you need a solid understanding of radar systems, spatial awareness, and typically a background in aviation or military training. Proficiency with advanced radar consoles, navigation software, and often security clearances or military certifications are required. Attention to detail, quick decision-making, and effective teamwork are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities are vital for ensuring accurate detection, communication, and mission success in high-pressure, dynamic airborne environments.

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Chief Engineer, Radar

Broomfield, CO • On-site

Anduril Industries
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$219K - $290K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

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9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Anduril

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Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops innovative and differentiated radar solutions to tackle significant security challenges for America and its allies. We are looking for highly collaborative engineers that will bring significant expertise, experience and energy to the team's endeavors.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a Chief Engineer to own stakeholder engagement, product definition, technical road map planning, and design and development approach. This is a unique role requiring you to develop a deep understanding of customer needs and challenges, the capabilities of our radar engineering teams, and current and future radar technologies. With this understanding you'll collaborate with the head of radar, engineering functional leads, strategic growth leads, division leadership and customers to define and develop critical radar product offerings.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, customer stakeholders, and industry partners to gather insights, align objectives, and secure buy-in for the radar product you are responsible for.
  • Technical ownership: Drive radar architecture and product development strategies through understanding of technical tradeoffs, requirements and opportunities for innovation.
  • Product Strategy: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define a product strategy that will win in the marketplace by delivering differentiated value to our customers. Define the product development roadmap and communicate the how and why behind it.
  • Tactical Execution: Organize and prioritize the engineering efforts required to bring the product to market, working with functional engineering teams, and other product owners to optimize resource utilization. Lead tactical execution of prototyping, development, and operational delivery of the product.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 4+ years experience as a Chief Engineer, Technical Program Manager, Product Manager, Engineering Manager, or Engineer of land, maritime, or airborne radars or other RF sensors
  • Demonstrated understanding of radar system design
  • Deep understanding of state-of-the-art radar technologies and radar for defense missions
  • Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
  • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort
  • Experience in shaping strategic pursuits and developing technology roadmaps.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with design and development of radar or other RF systems from concept to deployment
  • Graduate degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Travel 30% for customer, vendor, and internal collaboration.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
  • Experience with modeling and simulation tools
  • Experience with developing and fielding novel hardware/software products
  • Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
  • Experience in delivering novel hardware and software solutions

US Salary Range
$219,000-$290,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

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Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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